Winston Salem Chronicle

United StatesWinston-Salem, North Carolina, United StatesEnglish

Serving the Winston-Salem community since 1974, this publication remains a vital voice for the region’s African American population through its coverage of local news, civil rights, and community achievements. It is recognized as one of North Carolina's longest-running Black-owned newspapers, providing a dedicated platform for perspectives often underrepresented in mainstream media.

MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN NORTH CAROLINA

A defining feature of Tar Heel journalism is the distinct divide between heavily consolidated metro dailies and a resilient network of rural weeklies serving Appalachian and coastal communities. The McClatchy company dominates the largest media markets through the Charlotte Observer, founded in 1886, and Raleigh's News & Observer, historically recognized for its investigative reporting. In the western mountains, the Gannett-owned Asheville Citizen Times serves as the primary daily record, while Lee Enterprises operates the Winston-Salem Journal. Specialized publications like Durham's progressive Indy Week and historic African-American community papers such as the Charlotte Post provide essential alternative coverage. Paperboy indexes 143 North Carolina newspapers — browse the full directory below.

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